Herndon, VA vs Poughkeepsie, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
Herndon leads in crime level (6.6 vs 17.6). Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $53,875). Poughkeepsie leads in cost of living index (111 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | Poughkeepsie, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,935 | 31,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $53,875 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 17.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+5.4 |
D+
68.4 Score
Herndon, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$734,699
Population
24,935
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
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Score
Poughkeepsie, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
31,772
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Median Income
$53,875
Northeast
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